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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 27th, 2023 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“There are six billion humans on the Earth, and each of us carries a belief system that is reinforced by how we choose to see the world. Politics, economics, ethics, religion, and a myriad of information shape our beliefs. Being … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, March 24th, 2023 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“People are desperate to know that their loved ones have crossed the threshold of death and that they are well and did not suffer. I am fascinated with our fascination with contacting those who have gone before us. As I … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 7th, 2022 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“Every single day the media shows us why we should be afraid to get out of bed. Turn off the TV and get about your business. The world is full of people worrying about how they are going to die … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“I am not quite sure when we decide that bringing our gifts to the world isn’t worth the trouble. It could be around the age of 12, when we have heard the word “no” thousands of times. Or by age … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, April 18th, 2022 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“Every life has a rhythm to it. The important thing to remember is that creating an interchange between the coming and going, the rising and falling, the peaks and valleys, is what balance is all about. Your life may appear … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, February 4th, 2022 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“Most of us go through life afraid – and with good reason. We are shown images every single day that validate our suspicion that the world is a place to be feared!…We have programmed ourselves into a constant state of … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“Life is not fair…There are going to be times that test every fiber of your being. People of character are fully aware that they may not be able to control the events of their lives, but they are in charge … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Monday, May 31st, 2021 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“Just about every corner of our society has a component of trust; conversely, a large number of people claim to have “trust issues.” Maybe if we looked at a few places where we have to trust ourselves and others (and … Continue reading

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PONDER on THIS for Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“Webster’s defines honesty as “fairness and straightforward conduct and an uprightness of character.” Our world is filled with images that mock the value of honesty: lobbyists and politicians on the take, raking in millions until they either get caught or … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Friday, February 12th, 2021 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“Worry is like chewing gum – it’s something you do, but it really doesn’t get you anywhere. Worrying about your past mistakes and regrets blocks your ability to forgive and move forward. The human mind cannot consider two opposing thoughts … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“The average American will go through seven career changes in a lifetime. The days of working 40 years at the same plant are pretty much gone. Transformation means change, and if there is one certainty it’s that we will live … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, December 26th, 2019 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“The only person you are in competition with is yourself. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to first realize that even if you win the rat race…you’re still a rat! Even if you think you have it … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, September 19th, 2019 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“The world fell in love with an alien in the movie, E.T. The little frog-looking character “turned on his heart light” and promised Elliot that “I will always be there” as he touched his chest, while the organ inside glowed … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Thursday, July 18th, 2019 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“Here’s the deal: Resisting the inevitable is an exercise in futility. The process of transformation excludes no one. The only question is: How hard will you fight the changes that are manifesting in your life? What will it take you … Continue reading

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BEST of PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

“Most of us have fallen into the trap of living backwards. The common life is defined as one that goes like this: Have it – do it – be it. In other words, the things you “have” define what you … Continue reading

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